those of you running leveling kits
11-15-2006, 10:33 AM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
those of you running leveling kits
I want to get a 2.5" leveling kit for my 03,however when i put one on my 01 the steering geometry was way off and i could never get it correct,so basically i need to know what kit to get and what other components to make it correct and not have suspension issues down the road.thanks
11-15-2006, 10:46 AM
#2
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Fontana, CA
Posts: 5,776
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you want proper steering/suspension geometry you need to replace the track bar no matter which kit you get. I recommend Don Thuren's track bar. The rest is up to you, but I would use taller coil springs and longer shocks to get the lift you want. Check out Lorenz Industries ($505) and KORE Performance ($565) for their level kits. Good luck!
11-15-2006, 12:09 PM
#4
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Weatherford, TEXAS
Posts: 304
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i've had the 2" steel spacers with factory shocks, then some Superlift leveling springs (2") with Bilstein shocks, and now i have Kore's Recon kit (3"). I've never had any steering related issues.
11-15-2006, 01:26 PM
#6
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Colorado
Posts: 510
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I maybe opening a can of worms and I am sure it is just a personal preference but the reason our trucks sit A$$ high is because these trucks are towing machines and placing a load either in the bed or towing something behind levels the truck (cheapest way to level the truck
). When guys level these trucks and then put heavy items in the bed or tow any significant weight then the truck sits A$$ low
. Just my personal preference is to leave the truck in its original rake when lifting the truck
.
). When guys level these trucks and then put heavy items in the bed or tow any significant weight then the truck sits A$$ low . Just my personal preference is to leave the truck in its original rake when lifting the truck .
11-15-2006, 02:23 PM
#7
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I maybe opening a can of worms and I am sure it is just a personal preference but the reason our trucks sit A$$ high is because these trucks are towing machines and placing a load either in the bed or towing something behind levels the truck (cheapest way to level the truck ). When guys level these trucks and then put heavy items in the bed or tow any significant weight then the truck sits A$$ low . Just my personal preference is to leave the truck in its original rake when lifting the truck .
). When guys level these trucks and then put heavy items in the bed or tow any significant weight then the truck sits A$$ low . Just my personal preference is to leave the truck in its original rake when lifting the truck .i dont tow anything of significant weight so that is not really a concern.besides i have airbags in the back that i could use to level it if i wanted.I dont rerally want a "lift" just want to get rid of the 80's rake
Trending Topics
11-15-2006, 05:41 PM
#9
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Adkins Texas
Posts: 187
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
ive installed the daystar 2in spacer and a 1 in block in the rear for a bit of rake........I tow a boat and 5th wheel so I hate to see the rear end lower that the front. anyhow, no alignment here, drives straight and no tire wear ??? I read everywhere that it would have to be done, but I guess not on this application
11-15-2006, 10:03 PM
#11
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I maybe opening a can of worms and I am sure it is just a personal preference but the reason our trucks sit A$$ high is because these trucks are towing machines and placing a load either in the bed or towing something behind levels the truck (cheapest way to level the truck ). When guys level these trucks and then put heavy items in the bed or tow any significant weight then the truck sits A$$ low . Just my personal preference is to leave the truck in its original rake when lifting the truck .
). When guys level these trucks and then put heavy items in the bed or tow any significant weight then the truck sits A$$ low . Just my personal preference is to leave the truck in its original rake when lifting the truck .Thanks for the simple solution.
11-15-2006, 10:55 PM
#12
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Roseville, CA
Posts: 613
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
11-16-2006, 09:31 AM
#13
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
FL_Diesel and I lowered our trucks at the same time, he pulls a good size camper and I pull a reasonable size boat. I know I am not taxing the suspension, the tongue weight hardly drop my back end and FL_Diesel said his camper doesn't make his look low either. I don't know how much weight you are adding to make it look low but just moving the spacers and hooking up the boat it still sits a little high in the back. If I do get the bigger boat I want I MAY have to put a spacer or both back in.
Besides, if I level it by lifting the front, then load it in the back, the back will sag just as much either way. So unless I do something to the suspension to stiffen it up, if I load the back it will sag the same.
Besides, if I level it by lifting the front, then load it in the back, the back will sag just as much either way. So unless I do something to the suspension to stiffen it up, if I load the back it will sag the same.
11-16-2006, 10:54 AM
#14
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Fontana, CA
Posts: 5,776
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I know I've said this before so if I sound like a broken record please excuse me, but I had a 1200 lb golf cart in the bed and my 9000 lb (loaded) travel trailer coupled to the truck, and with my weight distribution hitch the truck sat perfectly level. And thats with a 2" coilspring lift up front and factory suspension in the rear.
11-16-2006, 01:47 PM
#15
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I know I've said this before so if I sound like a broken record please excuse me, but I had a 1200 lb golf cart in the bed and my 9000 lb (loaded) travel trailer coupled to the truck, and with my weight distribution hitch the truck sat perfectly level. And thats with a 2" coilspring lift up front and factory suspension in the rear.